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Various stakeholders voiced their opinions on the potential changes to the Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District during the Lacey Planning Commission's public hearing on Wednesday, March 13. … more
The Thurston County Board of Health (BOH) officially proclaimed March 31 as International Transgender Visibility Day during its meeting on March 12. The board’s proclamation acknowledges … more
Tumwater Tree Board’s latest tree inventory shows that trees in Tumwater city facilities store 1,968 tons of carbon dioxide. Combined with the carbon stored in sample trees from large city … more
Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee recommended the extension of the city’s contracts with Medic One and Washington State Patrol (WSP) on Tuesday, March 12. The Medic One agreement … more
As of March 14, Inspire Olympia received 23 applications for funding, program manager Marygrace Goddu reported at the Arts Commission meeting on Thursday, March 14. As the deadline for … more
Assistant County Manager Robert Gelder shared a wrap-up of the legislative session with Thurston’s Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on Wednesday, March 13. The 2024 regular legislative … more
Tumwater’s protection class rating was upgraded from a score of 4 to 3, Fire Chief Brian Hurley told the Tumwater Public Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, March 12. The rating, which … more
Thurston Regional Planning Council senior planner Paul Brewster proposed setting aside up to $1 million in federal transportation grant funds for trail preservation projects in the county. At … more
The Board of County Commissioners is considering an agreement with the nonprofit PARC Foundation of Thurston County to help the county with various park projects. Assistant Director of Public … more
The Lacey City Council has officially designated March as American Red Cross Month, honoring the humanitarian efforts of volunteers and donors in the community. The proclamation, signed by Mayor … more
The state legislature allocated $2 million of its 2024 supplemental capital budget under SB 5950 , passed on March 6 last week, for Tumwater’s gopher habitat acquisition project. The … more
Lacey City Manager Rick Walk says Lacey continues to see significant growth and development across various sectors, from housing to economic expansion, while emphasizing diversity and inclusion. … more
With $154,000 of federal funds available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Olympia seeks proposals from housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, or municipalities for … more
Tumwater’s city staff is considering the removal of the Davis Meeker Oak, a 400-year-old Oregon White Oak tree ( Quercus garryana ) in Olympia Regional Airport along Old Highway 99. Both … more
The Olympia Historical Society and Bigelow House Museum presented the City of Olympia and Squaxin Island Tribe with the 2024 Gerry L. Alexander Outstanding Achievement in Heritage Award during the … more
For transparency and validation of the integrity of the electoral process, the Thurston County Auditor’s Elections Division has announced plans to conduct a random audit of the March 12 … more
The Olympia City Council will hold a public hearing on March 19 at 6 pm to receive feedback from community members on proposed amendments to OMC Chapter 5.82 relating to the rental housing code. … more
Tumwater City Council adopted the fourth edition of the county’s hazard mitigation plan on Tuesday, March 5. The council adopted the current edition of the regional mitigation plan in … more
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has taken a significant step in recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women throughout history by officially proclaiming March as Women's … more
The county’s solar farm project in the closed landfill at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) is moving forward. The Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement on … more
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